wealthy

UK
/ˈwɛlθi/
US
/ˈwɛlθi/

Translations

wealthyadjective
wealthier
Comp.
wealthiest
Super.
UK
/ˈwɛlθi/
US
/ˈwɛlθi/
The wealthy businessman donated a large sum to the charity.
Le riche homme d'affaires a fait don d'une grosse somme à la charité.
Additional translations
fortunéPlus soutenu; souvent employé pour parler de personnes aisées.
wealthynoun
wealthy
pl
UK
/ˈwɛlθi/
US
/ˈwɛlθi/
Used with the definite article to denote rich people collectively (plural-only noun).
les richesNom collectif au pluriel.
The new tax affects only the wealthy.
La nouvelle taxe ne touche que les riches.
Additional translations
les personnes fortunéesFormulation plus explicite et soutenue.
Synonyms
the well-to-do
moneyed class
wealthy people
upper class
the rich
the affluent

Definitions

wealthyadjective
Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
The wealthy businessman donated a large sum to the charity.
wealthynoun
Rich people considered as a group.
The new tax affects only the wealthy.